How To Fix RS2HANA_CHECK019 - Characteristic/dimension &1 is missing in BW authorization object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_CHECK - RS2HANA Check Report

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Characteristic/dimension &1 is missing in BW authorization object

What causes this issue?

This characteristic is available in the InfoProvider and flagged as
authorization-relevant. However the characteristic is missing in at
least one BW authorization object that is assigned to the specified BW
user and applicable for the specified InfoProvider.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that this characteristic is available in all BW authorization
objects, which are assigned to the specified BW user and which are
applicable to the specified InfoProvider.
<ZH>PLEASE NOTE </>that this characteristic might be already available
in the BW authorization object. However this characteristic is not
allowed during authorization replication<(>,<)> because at least one of
the following restrictions applies to the defined authorization value
intervals in transaction RSECAUTH:
A defined interval <ZH>contains value #</> in the "from" column (not
defined)
A defined interval <ZH>contains value +</> in the "from" or "to" column
(wildcard)
A defined interval <ZH>contains value :</> in the "from" column
(aggregation)
These values cannot be replicated and are ignored. This check is only
performed when replicating the authorizations to SAP HANA. Therefore a
user might be allowed to access the data of an InfoProvider in BW, but
not using the generated external SAP HANA view.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK019 - Characteristic/dimension &1 is missing in BW authorization object ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK019 indicates that a characteristic or dimension (denoted as &1) is missing in the BW (Business Warehouse) authorization object. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the data model in SAP BW and the authorization settings, particularly when working with SAP HANA as the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The characteristic or dimension that is referenced in the error message is not included in the relevant BW authorization object. This can happen if the data model has been changed (e.g., new characteristics added) but the authorization objects have not been updated accordingly.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other components in the BW system, it may lead to inconsistencies in the authorization settings.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the authorization objects may not have been properly transported or updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Authorization Objects:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSECADMIN in SAP BW.
  Check the relevant authorization objects and ensure that the missing characteristic/dimension is included.
  If it is missing, you will need to add it to the authorization object.
  
  
  
  Recheck Data Model:
  
  Review the data model to ensure that all necessary characteristics and dimensions are correctly defined and that they match the authorization settings.
  If new characteristics have been added, ensure that they are included in the relevant InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Transport Authorization Objects:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the authorization objects were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the authorization settings to ensure that users can access the data as expected without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management in BW and HANA for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSECADMIN: For managing authorizations in BW.
  RSUSR003: To check user authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing authorizations in BW.
  
  
  BW Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the BW authorization concept, including how to create and manage authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_CHECK019 error and ensure that your BW authorization settings are correctly aligned with your data model.